New analysis shows “staggering” increase in persistent school absence among pupils
New analysis shows the “staggering” increase in persistent absence from schools across the country following the coronavirus pandemic. The research...
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Governments should act now to stop the growing civilian involvement on the digital battlefield, study warns
Governments should act now to stop the growing involvement of civilians in the digital battlefield – actions which can expose...
Toxic ideas online are spreading and growing through the use of irony, analysis shows
Irony has become a medium for the spread of toxic ideas online, new analysis shows. The use of irony is...
MBE for University of Exeter expert who led major UK-wide research into the impact of the pandemic
A University of Exeter academic who led a major UK-wide research project to mitigate the impact of coronavirus on society,...
1989 babies almost three times more likely to have a degree compared to those born in 1958, analysis shows
Children born to non-graduate parents in 1989 were almost three times more likely to get a degree compared to those...
Network of channels tried to saturate YouTube with pro-Bolsonaro content during 2022 Brazil election
Experts have identified coordinated efforts to saturate YouTube’s recommender algorithm, flooding users with pro- Bolsonaro content during the 2022 Brazil...
Silent zoo tours can generate new perspectives on animals, study suggests
Visiting zoos in silence can generate a range of novel experiences, helping people to connect to animals in a more...
New study challenges common perceptions of Victorian register office weddings
Register office weddings were more popular with older couples rather than runaway teenagers when introduced by the Victorians, new analysis...
Defence lawyers face challenges accessing and reviewing digital evidence, study shows
Defence lawyers face numerous challenges accessing and reviewing evidence from phones and computers, a new study shows. Solicitors and barristers...